2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
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 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
Model | 166 | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 22.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 95 L |