2008 Acura RDX vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | RDX | 166 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |
