1992 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, both 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1992 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 67 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1992 Renault 19. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (166 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1992 Renault 19 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 164 | 19 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |