2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 135 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (386 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 166 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 67 L |
