1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1994 Renault Argos

To start off, 1994 Renault Argos is newer by 7 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 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 102 more horse power than 1994 Renault Argos. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Argos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Renault Argos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Renault Argos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Argos. (104 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Argos. 1994 Renault Argos has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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