2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 452 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Kia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Carnival | 156 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3179 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |