2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 457 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2005 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, 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4671 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |