2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 258 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2005 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2005 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
Model | 166 | Liberty |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 72 L |