1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 205 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 205 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 615 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 205.
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 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 205. (162 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 164 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
