2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 403 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 166 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |