1996 Subaru SVX vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Subaru SVX.
Because 1996 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Subaru SVX | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | SVX | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
