2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso 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 Musso 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 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso. 2005 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Carnival | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |