2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage. 2013 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 166 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 97 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 58 L |