2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Carnival | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 92 L |
