1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo. 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | 164 | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4345 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |