2011 Audi TT vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2011 Audi TT.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT 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, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi TT | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | TT | 166 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4201 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 69 L |
