2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (181 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 15 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.
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 (310 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
