1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Deauville | 166 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |