2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Elantra 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 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 742 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Carnival | Elantra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 132 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |