1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1972 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1972 Peugeot 304 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Peugeot 304 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Peugeot 304 (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Peugeot 304 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Peugeot 304 (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Peugeot 304 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1972 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Alfasud | 304 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
