2004 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2004 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2004 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti Veyron 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 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bugatti Veyron | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Veyron | 166 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
