2009 Kia Carnival vs. 1978 Nissan Violet

To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1148 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Nissan Violet 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 1978 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.

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