2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
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 Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 157 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |