1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1990 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan Laurel | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Laurel | Carens |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |