1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 286 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 164 | Venza |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |