2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2005 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Rover 75. 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, 2005 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 166 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
