1989 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Ford Capri. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Capri | Carnival |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |