2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal and 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML. (232 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 645 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (345 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Kamal | ML |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
