2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2003 Subaru Outback

To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2003 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 52 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Outback. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru Outback 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 Outback 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Outback.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 166 2003 Subaru Outback
Make Alfa Romeo Subaru
Model 166 Outback
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 165 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 236 km/hour 191 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.3 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.4 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 64 L


 

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