2007 Lexus RX vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2007 Lexus RX and 2007 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (182 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 403 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX.
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 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus RX. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Lexus | Kia |
| Model | RX | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
