2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 6 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 (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. 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 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 6 | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 6 | 166 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |