2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2004 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Amanti would be higher. Both 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Kia Amanti are equipped with a 3,491 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Kia Amanti. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Amanti weights approximately 74 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (299 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
