2005 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 46 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carens | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |