1983 Toyota Crown vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 668 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Crown 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 1983 Toyota Crown. 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, 2006 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Crown | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Crown | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
