2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 705 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.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (309 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis. 2003 Lancia Thesis 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. 2003 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Carnival | Thesis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |