1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny 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 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfasud | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
