2005 Kia Towner vs. 2005 Kia Carnival

To start off, both 2005 Kia Towner and 2005 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Kia Towner. (38 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Towner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 908 kg more than 2005 Kia Towner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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2005 Kia Towner 2005 Kia Carnival
Make Kia Kia
Model Towner Carnival
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Van Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 796 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 38 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 2000 RPM
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 2078 kg
Vehicle Length 3370 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2810 mm