2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

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 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 645 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.

Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.

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2003 Alfa Romeo 166 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 166 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2003 1990
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 3979 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 308 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 2195 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2860 mm