2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 707 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.8 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 | 2083 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |