2009 Tata Indica vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 21 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 115 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica 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:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Tata | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Indica | 164 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
