2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Kia Carnival

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1083 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.

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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Palio 2008 Kia Carnival
Make Fiat Kia
Model Palio Carnival
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 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 0 HP
Torque 102 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 19.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 159 km/hour 163 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 15.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 995 kg 2078 kg
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 75 L