1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1975 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 148 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen 181.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1975 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Alfetta | 181 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |