2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Dodge Viper

To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 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 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 421 kg more than 2010 Dodge Viper.

Because 2010 Dodge Viper 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 2010 Dodge Viper. 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Carnival 2010 Dodge Viper
Make Kia Dodge
Model Carnival Viper
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Minivan Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 8400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 600 HP
Torque 224 Nm 758 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1988 kg 1567 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1234 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 61 L


 

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