1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1470 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Alfasud | Touareg |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |