2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 617 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Carnival | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
