1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Because 1972 Jaguar Sovereign 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 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | Sovereign | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
