1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 155 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1565 kg |
