1988 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, both 1988 Nissan Bluebird 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Nissan Bluebird. 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 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Bluebird | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Bluebird | 164 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |