2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 440 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Peugeot | Kia |
| Model | 407 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
