2009 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Carnival | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Carnival | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
