1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alfetta | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
