1997 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 354 kg more than 1997 Honda Legend.
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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
