2000 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Panda 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 166 | Panda |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |