2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 2083 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |
