2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 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 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 166 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |
