1995 Acura Integra vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Integra would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 908 kg more than 1995 Acura Integra.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Integra. 1995 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Integra | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | Integra | Carnival |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |