2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | Kia | Lamborghini |
| Model | Carnival | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 631 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
