2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2011 Kia Borrego and 2011 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 930 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Because 2011 Kia Borrego 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 Kia Borrego. 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Borrego | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| 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 | 1290 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |
