2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 797 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2010 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
