2004 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
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 Volkswagen Bora (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Volkswagen Bora | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Bora | 166 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |