2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Carnival | Korando |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |