2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 824 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
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 (311 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
