2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 103 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2007 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Picasso 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 | 2007 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 166 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |