2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry 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. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry. 2006 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Camry |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |