2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Enclave (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Buick Enclave.
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 Buick Enclave (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival. 2008 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Enclave | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Enclave | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |