2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera 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 (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Primera weights approximately 246 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2007 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Primera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |