1984 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Carens |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
