2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 74 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | Vanquish | Carnival |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |