2005 Kia Carens vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 98 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carens | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
