2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 517 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sienna | 166 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2037 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
