1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 25 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 69 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. 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 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2012 Kia Venga 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. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 164 | Venga |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |