2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1973 Subaru Leone

To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Subaru Leone 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 1213 kg more than 1973 Subaru Leone.

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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1973 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1973 Subaru Leone 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.

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2008 Kia Carnival 1973 Subaru Leone
Make Kia Subaru
Model Carnival Leone
Year Released 2008 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1088 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 52 HP
Torque 224 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1988 kg 775 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2450 mm