2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carnival | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
