2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
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 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Carnival | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
