1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1978 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1978 Innocenti Mini were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1978 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 164 kg more than 1978 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1978 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Innocenti |
| Model | Alfasud | Mini |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
