2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1991 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Century. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Century.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Century. 1991 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1991 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 159 | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 289 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |