2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 and 2009 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Because 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens. 2009 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |