2011 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 33 kg more than 2011 Nissan Quest.
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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Quest | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
