2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1291 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Express | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | 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 | 195 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
