2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 408 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Carnival | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |