1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Because 1963 Abarth 1600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Abarth 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1600 | 164 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2670 mm |