2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2006 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2006 Cadillac CTS 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 2006 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | 166 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5965 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |
