2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Starlet 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 1978 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1978 Toyota Starlet 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 Toyota Starlet. 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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Starlet 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Starlet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |