2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Titan | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
