2001 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 427 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. 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 Carens (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Carens |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
