1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 35 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.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfasud | Corolla |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |