2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carnival | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
