2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Spark would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1442 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. 2012 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Spark | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 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 | 778 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |