1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
Because 1979 De Tomaso Deauville 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 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
Model | Deauville | Carnival |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |