2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 166 | HR-V |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |