2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 98 kg more than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Navara 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:
2007 Nissan Navara | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Navara | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 404 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |