2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
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 Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |