2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1201 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Quest 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 2006 Nissan Quest. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Quest |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |