2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise 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 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Carnival | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 32 L |