2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Kia Borrego (438 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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