1996 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 421 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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 Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Carens |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
