2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Magentis (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Magentis weights approximately 171 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Kia Magentis (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. 2008 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | GT | Magentis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |