2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 582 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | CX-7 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
