2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166

To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.

Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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