2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 420 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Kia | Rover |
Model | Carnival | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |