2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1988 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Bluebird 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 978 kg more than 1988 Nissan Bluebird.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Bluebird. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Bluebird 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 | 1988 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Bluebird |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |