1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 159 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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 1967 Austin 3-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 3-Litre | 164 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |