2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Picnic 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 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 Toyota Picnic. 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Picnic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |