1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 1,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alfasud | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
