2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival. 2005 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Pilot | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Carnival |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |