1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 7 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 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 495 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Blazer | 164 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
