2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 39 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Carnival | Liana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
