2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Trans Sport | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
