Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VvsNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

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

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    228 hp
    170 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
228hp170kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
504L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7,000 rpm6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has 38 hp more than Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 38 hp (28 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
196 Nm
145 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
1,250 kg
2,756 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
222 km/h
138 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V and Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 0.3 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
228 hp
170 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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