2005 Kia Carens vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 209 kg more than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens. 2013 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Kia Carens | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Carens | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1969 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |