Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QVvsLexus GS I 300

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 QV

232 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1998
VS

Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    232 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QVLexusGS I300
Power
232hp173kW
208hp155kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,555mm179in
4,965mm195in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,356mm53in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
410L
404L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
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 24V QVLexus GS I 300PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QVLexusGS I300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV
232 hp
173 kW
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV has 24 hp more than Lexus GS I 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS I 300 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV: 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 QV
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 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 QV
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 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 QV
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
LexusGS I300
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 24V QV7.7 s
LexusGS I3008.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV and Lexus GS I 300: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV and Lexus GS I 300: 1.1 L/100 km.

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 QV
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV
798 km
496 mi
LexusGS I300
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV
232 hp
173 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 QV
Power
232 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,356 mm
53.4 in
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV
Power
232 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.7 s
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QV
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V QVLexusGS I300
Power
232 hp
173 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,356 mm
53.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
798 km
496 mi
762 km
473 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
VehicleAlfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QVLexus GS I 300
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V QV

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Lexus GS I 300

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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