2001 Kia Carens vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 12 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 805 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.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens. 2013 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Carens | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
