1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2005 Kia Cerato

To start off, 2005 Kia Cerato 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) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Kia Cerato. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Cerato.

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 Cerato, 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Cerato. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Cerato.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 2005 Kia Cerato
Make Jaguar Kia
Model Kensington Cerato
Year Released 1990 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 101 HP
Torque 433 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2620 mm


 

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