2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2010 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 7 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 166 2010 Toyota Camry
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 166 Camry
Year Released 2003 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.3 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 70 L