2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (185 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2004 Honda Element 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 Honda Element 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Element | 166 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 69 L |
