1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1983 Renault 11 is newer by 5 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Renault 11. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 11 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Renault 11 (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 11 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 | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Alfasud | 11 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |
