2010 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 217 kg more than 2011 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada. 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Armada | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2437 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
