2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 428 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Liberty | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Jeep | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Liberty | 166 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 72.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |