2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
