1999 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Lantra 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (155 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Hyundai Lantra | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Hyundai | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Lantra | 166 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |