1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1998 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 70 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1998 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alfasud | Polo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
