2005 Honda Logo vs. 2005 Kia Carnival

To start off, both 2005 Honda Logo 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1143 kg more than 2005 Honda Logo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Logo. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Logo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Logo 2005 Kia Carnival
Make Honda Kia
Model Logo Carnival
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1343 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 64 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 109 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 2083 kg
Vehicle Length 3790 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2910 mm


 

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