1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Mitsubishi Colt 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 135 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt.

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