1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
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 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Honda Legend | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 164 | Legend |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |