2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 166 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
