1995 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 382 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carnival |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |