1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 28 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2007 Suzuki XL7 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. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | Alfasud | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
