2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Scion tC
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Scion tC were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion tC (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 769 kg more than 2005 Scion tC.
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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion tC. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Scion tC | |
Make | Kia | Scion |
Model | Carnival | tC |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |