2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 7 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 741 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Kia | Bentley |
Model | Carnival | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |