2006 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 421 kg more than 2006 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Carnival | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2654 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |