2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal and 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 722 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model Kamal Tahoe
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 4807 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 2262 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2950 mm


 

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