2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Kia Carnival

To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 527 kg more than 2006 Kia Carnival.

Because 2008 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carnival. (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carnival.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Azure 2006 Kia Carnival
Make Bentley Kia
Model Azure Carnival
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 182 HP
Torque 875 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 97.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 15.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2695 kg 2168 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 80 L