2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (182 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 431 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | GT-R | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
