2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2002 Audi A6
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2002 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (174 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. 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 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2002 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 166 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
