2008 Tata Safari vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 410 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2008 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Tata | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Safari | 166 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
