2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac SRX and 2007 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (182 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 279 kg more than 2007 Cadillac SRX.
Because 2007 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX 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 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac SRX | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | SRX | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |