1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Because 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico 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 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival, 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 2012 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 340 Mexico | Carnival |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 75 L |