1998 Honda Legend 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 Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Carens |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
