1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 139 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Publica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
