2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Strada | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Strada | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.6 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |