1989 Renault 21 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 21 would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Renault 21 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | 21 | Carnival |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |