1998 Acura Integra vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 Acura Integra.
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, 1998 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura Integra | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | Integra | Carens |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
