2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 963 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | HR-V | Carnival |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |