2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Stagea | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
