2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Subaru Forester | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Subaru | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Forester | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |