1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 600 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | Alfasud | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1184 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
