2005 Kia Carens vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 165 kg more than 1994 Toyota Celica.
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, 1994 Toyota Celica (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carens | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
