2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80. 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80. 2005 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 166 | S80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |