1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 and 1998 Acura EL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1998 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1998 Acura EL. 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura EL. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura EL has manual transmission. 1998 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1998 Acura EL | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Acura |
Model | 166 | EL |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2619 mm |