2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 543 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 166 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2083 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |