1977 Volkswagen 1302 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Volkswagen 1302 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1302 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
