1994 Renault Express vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Express would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1204 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Kia Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault Express | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Express | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
