1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper 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 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
Model | 166 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |