2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 538 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928.
Because 1977 Porsche 928 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 1977 Porsche 928. 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, 1977 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Carnival | 928 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4473 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |