2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Kia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Carnival | 159 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |