2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 233 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 264 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |