1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1978 Toyota Sprinter 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) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Sprinter (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Sprinter 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 | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
