2001 Kia Carens vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 2001 Kia Carens is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 82 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
Because 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Carens | Ventora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
