2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 166 | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 42 L |