2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 396 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1946 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 180 L |