1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Porsche 924 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Alfasud | 924 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |