1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 1996 Opel Vectra (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra 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 | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfasud | Vectra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |