1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 196 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Prelude | Carens |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1319 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
