2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Mazda B4000
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Because 2005 Mazda B4000 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 Mazda B4000 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 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Carnival | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
