2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. 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 212 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius.
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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius 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. 2009 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 166 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |
