2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 423 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Carnival | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
