2005 Renault Avantime vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2005 Renault Avantime is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Renault Avantime. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Avantime weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Avantime. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Avantime. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Avantime | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Avantime | 166 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
