1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 164 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2670 mm |
