2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (221 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 935 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |