2011 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 432 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.
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, 2011 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carnival |
Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |