2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 430 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna 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 Sienna (328 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 2005 Toyota Sienna
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 166 Sienna
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 3298 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 217 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 328 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.8:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.3 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 76 L


 

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