2010 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 694 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman. 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 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Porsche | Kia |
| Model | Cayman | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
