1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (155 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cavalier | 166 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
