1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 910 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 164 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
