2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 9 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 945 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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 | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | 166 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 91 L |
