2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Yaris | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |