2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman 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 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman 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 127 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2007 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 166 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |