2009 Kia Carens vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Commercial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Commercial would be higher. At 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 3991 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens.
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, 2007 Nissan Commercial (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Carens | 2007 Nissan Commercial | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carens | Commercial |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 5510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |