2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 1990 Porsche 911 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 1990 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 681 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 166 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 946 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1335 kg |