2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 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 658 kg more than 2003 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 166 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 182 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |