2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 84 kg more than 2010 BMW 650.
Because 2010 BMW 650 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 2010 BMW 650. 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, 2010 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carnival | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Carnival | 650 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
