2001 Kia Carens vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 74 kg more than 2001 Kia Carens. 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carens | Juke |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
