2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 | 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 166 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |