2008 Kia Carens vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord.
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 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Carens | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |