2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 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 350 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Carnival | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |