1981 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1203 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Carnival |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |