1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2012 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2012 Kia Picanto is newer by 37 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 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Picanto 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 44 kg more than 2012 Kia Picanto.
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, 2012 Kia Picanto (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2012 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2012 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Alfasud | Picanto |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |