2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 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 3,179 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 71 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 210 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Kamal | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
