1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 265 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina 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 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
