2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper 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 34 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 958 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Mini Cooper 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. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Carnival | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |