2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2008 Chevrolet Spark were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 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 837 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
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 (386 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Chevrolet Spark | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 166 | Spark |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 15.4 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 | 1615 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 35 L |
