2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | 166 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
