2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Commercial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Commercial would be higher. At 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 383 kg more than 2007 Nissan Commercial.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Commercial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Nissan Commercial | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | Commercial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
