2005 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Coupe 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Coupe | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Coupe | 166 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
