2001 Kia Carens vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 2001 Kia Carens is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.
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, 2001 Kia Carens (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Carens | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carens | Presea |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |