1993 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 675 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Legend | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Legend | Carnival |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |