2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Because 2005 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
