1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1998 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 and 1998 Daewoo Nubira were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (136 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. (134 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. 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 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. (184 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1998 Daewoo Nubira | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daewoo |
Model | 166 | Nubira |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |