2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom

To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 546 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.

Because 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Kia Carnival 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Make Kia Rolls-Royce
Model Carnival Phantom
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5350 RPM
Torque 224 Nm 720 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2083 kg 2629 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 5612 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1987 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1598 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3320 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L