1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 and 1998 Rover 75 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 106 more horse power than 1998 Rover 75. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1998 Rover 75. 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 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 75. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 166 | 75 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |