2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Seat Altea 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 40 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. 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 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 166 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |