1996 Kia Clarus vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, both 1996 Kia Clarus and 1996 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Clarus (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Clarus weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Clarus (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Clarus | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Clarus | 19 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
