1996 Honda Today vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1458 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2006 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Today | Carnival |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1990 mm |