1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 20 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1055 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfasud | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
