1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1980 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1980 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alfasud | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
