2004 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Corolla | Carnival |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |