1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 130 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
