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 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 395 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 | 137 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
