2007 Kia Carnival vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Kia Carnival is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 198 kg more than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2007 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Carnival | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |