2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 4 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Carens |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
