2010 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 243 kg more than 2010 Honda Pilot.
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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Pilot | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Carnival |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |