2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2008 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 166 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 129 L |
