2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2003 Ferrari Enzo

To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2003 Ferrari Enzo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.

Because 2003 Ferrari Enzo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ferrari Enzo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo 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 2003 Ferrari Enzo
Make Alfa Romeo Ferrari
Model 166 Enzo
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1970 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 651 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 182 Nm 658 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 95 L


 

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