1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 717 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 164 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0: 1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |