1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 15 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Venza |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |