2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 367 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger 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 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Charger | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
