Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio - [1993]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo 164 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 McLaren F1 6.1 V12 and the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo.This particular Alfa-Romeo 164 has a 2959cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 164 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 164's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1510 kgs (3328 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo 164 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2959cc 24V V6 engine produces 225 bhp (167 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 207 lb-ft (280.6 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo 164 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo (174.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo 164.

The Alfa-Romeo 164 has a Power to weight ratio of 149.0 bhp per ton and 137.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 164 competing with the 2006 Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo (174.0 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (174.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo 164 generating around 137.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1993 Peugeot 405 T16 2.0 Turbo (161.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Mini Cooper SD Paceman (161.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.9 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio as fast as the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the or the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs). This Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio is also faster than the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (7.70 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi (7.70 secs) the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo (7.70 secs) the and the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (7.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 164 and the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo 164 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.12 secs @ 90.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro (15.06 secs), the 2013 Lexus IS 350 (15.07 secs), and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (15.07 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1993 version of the Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio has a maximum speed of 152mph.

Top Speed of the 1993 164 equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1993 Alfa-Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Quadrifoglio then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph), the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (163 mph), or the 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (163 mph).

Related Links:

1993 164 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

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