2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Maybach 57 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 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2007 Maybach 57 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. 2007 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maybach |
| Model | 166 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 110 L |
