1999 Nissan Sunny vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 1999 Nissan Sunny 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (136 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Nissan Sunny. 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 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan Sunny | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Sunny | 166 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |