2003 Holden Berlina vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Berlina weights approximately 129 kg more than 2007 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Holden Berlina 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 2003 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2003 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Berlina | 2007 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Berlina | Carens |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
