2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CR-V | 166 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
