2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (241 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 70 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | 166 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |