2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 738 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carnival | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2834 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 22.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
