2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 182 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 60 L |