1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Audi 100.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 100 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
