1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 807 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1970 Plymouth Superbird 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 1970 Plymouth Superbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (99 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Alfasud | Superbird |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2930 mm |