1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 34 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (208 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 759 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 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A6 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 | 2013 Audi A6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Alfasud | A6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2086 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2912 mm |