2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 5 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Ibiza 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 388 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 166 | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |