2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Peugeot 407 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 49 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 196 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 Peugeot 407 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 166 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 66 L |
