2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2003 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 166 | Montero |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
