2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 631 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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 2012 Cadillac Escalade. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Kia | Cadillac |
Model | Carnival | Escalade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 403 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |