2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc, 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 558 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1794 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |