2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (221 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (173 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 2007 Toyota Corolla. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |