2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1069 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.
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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
