1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1975 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1975 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 74 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1975 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alfasud | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
