2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (136 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Highlander | 166 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
