2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2004 Honda Z

To start off, 2004 Honda Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 582 kg more than 2004 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Honda Z 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, 2004 Honda Z 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 (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Z. (62 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Z. 2004 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 166 2004 Honda Z
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 166 Z
Year Released 2003 2004
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2387 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 62 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 66 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 64 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1542 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 35 L


 

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