2004 Chevrolet Tracker 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 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tracker | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
