2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 788 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Caldina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Caldina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1762 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |