2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 922 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Desert Excursion | Carnival |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2220 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |