2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 8 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 615 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, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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 | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Kamal | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |
