2000 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 583 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 166 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 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 | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |