1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Tempra | 164 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |