1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 9 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 102 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 164 | Today |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |