1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 495 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
Because 1995 BMW Dinan 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 1995 BMW Dinan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival. 2011 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | Dinan | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
