1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 21 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 2,610 cc, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda RX-01 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 | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Alfasud | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
