2012 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
Because 2012 Jaguar XK 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 2012 Jaguar XK. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Jaguar XK | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | XK | Carnival |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 550 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 680 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |