2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 BMW M6
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
Because 2007 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 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 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 166 | M6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |