1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1975 Vauxhall Chevette were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,254 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 48 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Vauxhall Chevette 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 | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Alfasud | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
