2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
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 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 205 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 166 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
