2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carnival. (182 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 298 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Carnival (343 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
