1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corsa is newer by 2 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 1,450 cc, 1982 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa. 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 (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
