2006 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Accord | 166 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |