2001 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Intrepid and 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 60 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. 2001 Dodge Intrepid 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. 2001 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Dodge | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Intrepid | 166 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
