2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 865 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 2005 Bentley Continental 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 2005 Bentley Continental. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. 2005 Bentley Continental 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. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 166 2005 Bentley Continental
Make Alfa Romeo Bentley
Model 166 Continental
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 236 HP 421 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 2100 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 875 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 104.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 270 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.4 seconds 5.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 2450 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.7 L/100km 18.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 100 L


 

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