2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carnival and 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,350 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 997 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 774 kg more than 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero.
Because 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero 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 SSC Ultimate Aero. 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 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 1237 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carnival | 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Kia | SSC |
| Model | Carnival | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 437 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1090 mm |
