2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 414 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara.
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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carnival | Solara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
