2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 503 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Kia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Carnival | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3179 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |