2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 306 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
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 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | CX-7 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |
