2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (185 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 655 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 166 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
