2008 Kia Carens vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego.
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, 1980 Renault Fuego (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Carens | Fuego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |