2001 Honda City vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 2011 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | City | Carnival |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |