1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Comodoro | 164 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
