1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1988 Lada Samara
To start off, 1988 Lada Samara is newer by 17 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara 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 124 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Lada Samara (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Samara 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 | 1988 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Alfasud | Samara |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
