2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 62 weights approximately 867 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2008 Maybach 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Maybach 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Maybach 62 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 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Kia | Maybach |
Model | Carnival | 62 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 542 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |