1964 Porsche 904 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
Because 1964 Porsche 904 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 1964 Porsche 904. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Porsche 904 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 904 | 164 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 202 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 | 650 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |