1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 33 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2013 Audi A5 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. 2013 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2013 Audi A5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | Alfasud | A5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4626 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1383 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2751 mm |