2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra 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 931 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1990 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1990 Lancia Dedra 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 | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Carnival | Dedra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1581 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |