2007 Nissan Commercial vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Commercial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Commercial would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 3290 kg more than 2012 Kia Carnival.
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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Commercial. 2012 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Commercial | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Commercial | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 5510 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
