1994 Nissan 100 NX vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 100 NX | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 100 NX | 164 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
