1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, both 1989 Nissan Prairie 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (175 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Prairie | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Prairie | 164 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |