2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
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 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 166 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 50 L |
