2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2002 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 166 | Leon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |