1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 829 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Alfasud | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
