2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Carnival | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1090 mm |
