1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1973 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1973 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1973 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Simca 1100 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1973 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Alfasud | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
