2000 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2000 BMW 325 and 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2000 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 325 | 166 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
