2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Supra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |