1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1985 Audi 100
To start off, 1985 Audi 100 is newer by 5 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 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1985 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Alfasud | 100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
