2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2004 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 224 kg more than 2004 Honda Legend.
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, 2004 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2004 Honda Legend | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Carnival | Legend |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3474 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |