2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Carnival | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
