2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 19 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 295 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Thesis | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Thesis | 164 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |