2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 238 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier. 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Frontier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |