2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 900 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Daewoo | Kia |
Model | Kalos | Carnival |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1088 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |