1998 Honda Today vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Today | 164 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
