1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 19 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 139 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte.
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, 2009 Kia Forte, 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar Kensington | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | Kensington | Forte |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2649 mm |