2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 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 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 418 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
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 (311 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Equinox | Carnival |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 311 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |