2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 653 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
Because 2005 Maserati MC12 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 2005 Maserati MC12. 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Carnival | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
