2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 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 1073 kg more than 2012 Tata Indica.
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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2012 Tata Indica | |
Make | Kia | Tata |
Model | Carnival | Indica |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |