1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 17 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 642 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Alfasud | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |