2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 1996 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru SVX weights approximately 80 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 1996 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Kamal | SVX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
