2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
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 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ducato | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2655 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 186 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
