2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 458 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Carnival | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |