2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 946 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | TL | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |