2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (166 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 92 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Carnival | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 166 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
