1996 Honda CRX vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CRX | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2910 mm |
