1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Saab 900
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1979 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Saab 900 weights approximately 285 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 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Saab 900 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 Saab 900 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Saab |
Model | Alfasud | 900 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 58 L |