1996 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 850 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
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, 2011 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carnival |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |