2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor 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 77 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 166 | Condor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1426 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
