1989 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 164 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
