2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry 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 718 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry.
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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Camry. 2002 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carnival | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
