2012 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Impala and 2012 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 607 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Impala | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
