1998 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 211 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
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, 2005 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Carens |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
