2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 1995 Audi A8
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Audi A8. (227 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 1995 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi A8 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1995 Audi A8 (315 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 1995 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Kamal | A8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
