1989 BMW 850 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 733 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
Because 1989 BMW 850 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 1989 BMW 850. 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 850 | Carnival |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2497 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |