2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carnival and 2007 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carnival | 2007 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carnival | Carens |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
