2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 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.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Carnival | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |