2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1980 Porsche 930

To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 688 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.

Because 1980 Porsche 930 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 1980 Porsche 930. 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 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 1980 Porsche 930
Make Kia Porsche
Model Carnival 930
Year Released 2008 1980
Body Type Minivan Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2497 cc 3299 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 296 HP
Torque 224 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 74.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1988 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2510 mm


 

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