2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ferrari 612 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 612 | 166 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 69 L |