2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Almera 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Almera. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Almera weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Almera. (248 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Almera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |