1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super

To start off, both 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic and 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic.

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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic has automatic transmission and 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super has manual transmission. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Automatic 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 Turbo Diesel Super
Make Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Model 164 164
Year Released 1988 1988
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 2492 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 259 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 22.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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