2006 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora (248 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carnival. (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 443 kg more than 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carnival. (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carnival. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Carnival | 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Carnival | Aurora |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |