2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 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 1217 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda.
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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Panda | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Panda | Carnival |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 861 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |