2011 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival.
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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
