2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 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, 2007 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Audi A6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | 166 | A6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |