2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 426 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna 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 | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 166 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |