1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1980 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1980 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 34 more horse power than 1980 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1980 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 8 kg more than 1980 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1980 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Alfasud | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
