2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 7 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 10 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 693 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Kamal | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |