1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 708 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Holden Brougham 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 1969 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carnival. (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Brougham | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
