2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carnival and 2007 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 139 kg more than 2007 Nissan Murano.
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 Nissan Murano (360 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carnival | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
