2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 323 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 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 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2543 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
