2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 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 998 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 Porsche 911 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 1974 Porsche 911. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Carnival | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |