1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 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 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 380 | 164 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |