2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX 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 24 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.
Because 2007 Honda NSX 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 Honda NSX. 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 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX 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 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 166 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
