1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 673 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.

Because 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Chevrolet Camaro 2008 Kia Carnival
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Camaro Carnival
Year Released 1967 2008
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 2497 cc
Horse Power 276 HP 0 HP
Torque 481 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 196 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1988 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 75 L


 

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