1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1995 Toyota Venture is newer by 19 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 476 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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, 1995 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Venture |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
