2006 Kia Carens vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 122 kg more than 2006 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens. 2006 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Carens | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carens | Navara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |