1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1974 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 164 | Life |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |