2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 69 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Kia | Smart |
| Model | Carnival | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
