2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord 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, 2008 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 166 | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
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 | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 65 L |