2002 Lancia Dialogos vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Dialogos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Dialogos would be higher. Both 2002 Lancia Dialogos and 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 are equipped with a 2,387 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Dialogos. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Dialogos.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Dialogos. (309 Nm). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Dialogos. 2002 Lancia Dialogos has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lancia Dialogos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lancia Dialogos | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Dialogos | 166 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 385 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |