2002 Acura CL vs. 2010 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 640 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.

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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Acura CL 2010 Kia Carnival
Make Acura Kia
Model CL Carnival
Year Released 2002 2010
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6900 RPM 8800 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 2220 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 75 L


 

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