2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carnival. (182 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 484 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Carnival (343 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
