2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carnival and 2007 Subaru Forester 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 13 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 391 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Carnival | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Carnival | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |