1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 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, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 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 180 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 164 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
