1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Audi 100
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1979 Audi 100 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Audi 100 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Audi 100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Alfasud | 100 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |