1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 24 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1485 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 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Alfasud | Touareg |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |