1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1981 Renault Siete
To start off, both 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1981 Renault Siete were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (106 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Renault Siete. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 115 kg more than 1981 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault Siete. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1981 Renault Siete | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Alfasud | Siete |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |