1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Suzuki SJ 410 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 148 more horse power than 1987 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1987 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 489 kg more than 1987 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Suzuki SJ 410 will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | 164 | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |
