1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Opel Kadett 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 111 more horse power than 1987 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Kadett.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 164 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
