2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
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, 2011 Kia Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Quest | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
