1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Because 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Silver Spirit | 166 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
