2005 Kia Carens vs. 2003 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Altima (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 132 kg more than 2003 Nissan Altima.
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, 2003 Nissan Altima (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens. 2003 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2003 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carens | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |