2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord 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 2007 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 166 Accord
Year Released 2003 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 182 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Top Speed 211 km/hour 217 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.8 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 65 L


 

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