2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Seat Toledo 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 972 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1991 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1991 Seat Toledo 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 | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Carnival | Toledo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1781 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 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 | 1016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |