1992 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1975 Honda 145
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 586 kg more than 1975 Honda 145. 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1975 Honda 145 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 164 | 145 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1432 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |