1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 35 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 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 58 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 (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Alfasud | Picanto |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |