1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,441 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 612 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford 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 | 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Alfasud | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
