2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Buick | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Riviera | 166 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
