2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 166 | Dedra |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.2 mm |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |