2004 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2004 Lancia Ypsilon 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 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Ypsilon | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ypsilon | 166 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 69 L |
