1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1997 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfasud | Avensis |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |