2012 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2012 Honda Pilot 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Honda Pilot.
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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Pilot | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Pilot | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 250 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 1948 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
