2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 1 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 159 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |