2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 898 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2006 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda Civic 2006 Kia Carnival
Make Honda Kia
Model Civic Carnival
Year Released 2004 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1339 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 82 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 97.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 15.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 2168 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L


 

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