2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 166 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 850 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |