2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1090 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 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Carnival | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2745 mm |
