1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
Because 1979 Porsche 924 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 1979 Porsche 924. 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 164 | 924 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |