2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 72 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1614 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 180 L |