1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1980 Audi Sport
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1980 Audi Sport were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Sport weights approximately 85 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 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport 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 | 1980 Audi Sport | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Alfasud | Sport |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
