2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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 2007 Porsche 911. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Carnival | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |