1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 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 40 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 68 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Alfasud | 323 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
