2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Kia Carnival (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carnival | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
