2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 166 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |