1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens.
Because 1990 Jaguar Kensington is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Jaguar Kensington. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar Kensington | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | Kensington | Carens |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |