2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 733 kg more than 2005 Mazda Premacy. 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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Carnival | Premacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |