1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 187 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Carens |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |