1993 Renault Clio vs. 1993 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, both 1993 Renault Clio and 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (187 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Clio | 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Clio | 164 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 1764 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
