1998 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 950 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carnival |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |