1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2010 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Giulietta | Carnival |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |