Cima vs Carnival EX
Nissan · Kia
1/4 Mile winner
Carnival EX
Beats the Cima by 0.03s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Carnival EX beats the Cima by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Carnival EX thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
270 hp
290 hp
0–100 km/h
8s
8s
Top speed
210 km/h
220 km/h
Engine
4.1L V8
3.5L V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
390 Nm
355 Nm
Price
$60,000
$42,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Cima
Carnival EX
100 m
7.138s
7.166s
1/8 mile
10.540s
10.556s
1/4 mile
15.819s
15.785s
1 km
28.254s
27.977s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Carnival EX is $42,500 vs $60,000 for the Cima — a $17,500 gap. Power: Carnival EX makes 20 hp more (270 vs 290). Top speed: Carnival EX runs to 220 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Cima.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Cima or the Carnival EX?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Carnival EX is faster, beating the Cima by 0.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Cima vs the Carnival EX?
The Cima hits 100 km/h in 8 seconds, while the Carnival EX does it in 8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Cima produces 270 hp; the Carnival EX produces 290 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Cima tops out at 210 km/h, and the Carnival EX reaches 220 km/h.
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