2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 750 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Porsche | Kia |
| Model | 911 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
