2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 920 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Land Cruiser | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |