2001 Acura EL vs. 2001 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2001 Acura EL and 2001 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Acura EL.
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, both vehicles can yield 155 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura EL | 2001 Kia Carens | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | EL | Carens |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |