2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 226 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 970 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 166 2002 Bentley Arnage
Make Alfa Romeo Bentley
Model 166 Arnage
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2387 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 174 HP 400 HP
Torque 385 Nm 835 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2150 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 104.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 6.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 2585 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3170 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 20.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 100 L


 

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