Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VvsSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

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

Subaru Impreza I (GC)

GT 2.0 Turbo

211 hp1994 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1994-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    228 hp
    170 kW
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
228hp170kW
211hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
1,994cc122cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,690mm67in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,455mm57in
Trunk volume
504L
353L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
167 km/h
103 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has 17 hp more than Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 17 hp (13 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
290 Nm
214 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
1,255 kg
2,767 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has more power, Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 1.2 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
231 km/h
144 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
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
228 hp
170 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 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
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 151 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 425 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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