2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 673 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Carnival | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |