1995 Fiat Brava vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carens (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Brava. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 501 kg more than 1995 Fiat Brava. 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, 2012 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Brava. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Brava | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Brava | Carens |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
