1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet 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 106 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 164 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
