2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 898 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 1978 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 1978 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Carnival | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |