2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 363 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Seville.
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 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Seville | Carnival |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |