2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 88 kg more than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carnival | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
