2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 86 kg more than 2010 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Town & Country | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
