1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 477 kg more than 1990 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, 2012 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2012 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Carens |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |