2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Kia Carnival is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 512 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester 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, 2000 Subaru Forester 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 Kia Carnival (246 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Carnival | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Carnival | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 246 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |