2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 802 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Carnival | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
