1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 36 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 840 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
Model | Alfetta | Safari |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |