1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 and 1998 Renault Laguna 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 18 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 166 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
