2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2002 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 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 963 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2002 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2002 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Carnival | Jimny |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |