2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carnival and 2007 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 101 kg more than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Navara | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | Navara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
