2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 910 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Express | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |