2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer and 2005 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 647 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.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
