1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 109 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Publica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
