2001 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (136 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Celica 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 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |