2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Because 2007 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Nitro | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3698 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
