2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caliber 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 117 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
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, 2007 Dodge Caliber (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber 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 | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | 166 | Caliber |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 51 L |