2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 246 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |