2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal weights approximately 750 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Kamal | Life |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
