1990 Honda Legend vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend. 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Legend | 166 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
