2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 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 1183 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Because 1961 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Carnival | Appia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1090 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |