2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 477 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Kamal | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 2017 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |