1988 Holden Camira vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, both 1988 Holden Camira and 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Holden Camira. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 Holden Camira. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Camira. (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Camira | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Holden | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Camira | 164 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |