2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000.
Because 2005 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000. 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2005 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000 | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | S2000 | 166 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |