1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 35 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 1056 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.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
Model | Alfasud | Safari |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |