2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2011 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 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. 2011 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 459 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2011 SsangYong Musso 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, 2011 SsangYong Musso 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2011 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
Model | 166 | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |