2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 813 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 156 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |