2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 446 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Because 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Carnival | Volare |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5210 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
