1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 9 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 372 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, 1989 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1989 Chevrolet Beretta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Alfasud | Beretta |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |