1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1969 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 290 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1969 Austin 3-Litre 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 1969 Austin 3-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1969 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 164 | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |