2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 139 kg more than 2004 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |