1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1985 Holden Drover
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 138 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Holden Drover (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1985 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Alfasud | Drover |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
