2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Audi A8
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2008 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A8 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, 2008 Audi A8 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, 2008 Audi A8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (386 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. 2008 Audi A8 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. 2008 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Audi A8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | 166 | A8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |