2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Honda Stream
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Honda Stream were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 513 kg more than 2008 Honda Stream.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream. 2008 Honda Stream 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. 2008 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Carnival | Stream |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
