2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2006 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2006 GMC Yukon 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1073 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.
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, 2006 GMC Yukon (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon 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 | 2006 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Kamal | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
