2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ducato | 166 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2387 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 69 L |
