2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 166 | C8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |