1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
