2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 166 | 75 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 65 L |