2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (430 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 430 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |