2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 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 632 kg more than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup 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 1998 Nissan Pickup. 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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Pickup |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |