1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 562 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | Alfasud | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
