2005 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 Rover 75 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Rover 75.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 75 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Rover | Kia |
Model | 75 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2901 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2220 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |