1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. Both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 are equipped with a 2,492 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 280 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GTV | 164 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
