1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1982 Seat Ritmo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ritmo 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 14 kg more than 1982 Seat Ritmo.
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, 1982 Seat Ritmo (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Seat Ritmo 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 | 1982 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Alfasud | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
