2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. 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 993 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Because 1969 Opel Rekord 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 1969 Opel Rekord. 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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Carnival | Rekord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |