2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 288 kg more than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 1965 Maserati Quattroporte 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 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Kia | Maserati |
Model | Carnival | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |