2001 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 728 kg more than 2001 Kia Carens.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carens | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1988 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
