2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2008 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (195 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 166 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.1 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 | 1542 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 66 L |