2009 Kia Carnival vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Because 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carnival. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Carnival | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Kia | Aston Martin |
Model | Carnival | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 97 L |