1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1985 Subaru 1.8
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 and 1985 Subaru 1.8 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Subaru 1.8. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1985 Subaru 1.8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Subaru 1.8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Subaru 1.8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru 1.8. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1985 Subaru 1.8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | 90 | 1.8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
