2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 8 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (185 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 101 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 166 | Juke |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 50 L |
