2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX and 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 469 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX 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, 2004 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | MDX | 166 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 69 L |
