1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 96 kg more than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2900 mm |
