1977 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Toronado | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 75 L |
