2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 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 5,199 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S8 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
