1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 34 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 1484 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.
Because 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS 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 | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | Alfasud | LS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |
