2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord 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 23 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord 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 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 166 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 65 L |
