1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. 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 102 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Alfa Romeo Subaru
Model 166 Legacy
Year Released 1998 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 226 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 276 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 64 L