1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic 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 152 kg more than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
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 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 164 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
