2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
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 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 166 | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |