2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 166 | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |