Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VvsHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 24V

228 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    555 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
228hp170kW
252hp188kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
4,987cc304cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,736mm108in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
504L
555L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V84,800 rpm3,800 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
26.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 has 24 hp more than Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
1,575 kg
3,472 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V7.5 s
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V87.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
228 hp
170 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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