2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 24 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2005 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Carens |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
