1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1992 Daihatsu Opti
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1992 Daihatsu Opti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | 164 | Opti |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |