1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2002 Jeep Willys 2

To start off, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Willys 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 weights approximately 425 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.

Because 2002 Jeep Willys 2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 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, 2002 Jeep Willys 2 (210 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Willys 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jeep Willys 2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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