1992 Subaru Legacy vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Legacy 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 112 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1992 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Legacy. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Subaru Legacy | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Subaru | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Legacy | 166 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
