1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 616 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Alfasud | 616 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
