1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 163 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Publica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
