1999 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 367 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Aurora | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
