2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 455 kg more than 2012 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Expedition 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 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Expedition | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 75 L |
