1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 31 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1086 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 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso 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 | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | Alfasud | Musso |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
