1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Concerto | 166 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
