Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Honda Accord 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 19 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 166 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 166 is 12 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 7 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 430 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 166 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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