2001 Daihatsu U4 B vs. 2001 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu U4 B 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 Kia Carens (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 440 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daihatsu U4 B is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Kia Carens (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | 2001 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | U4 B | Carens |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
