2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2902 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1115 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
