2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Volvo V50

To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 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 136 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.

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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alfa Romeo 166 2007 Volvo V50
Make Alfa Romeo Volvo
Model 166 V50
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2387 cc 2521 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 217 km/hour 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 6.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 1479 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 62 L


 

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