2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 182 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.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
