1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 655 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Alfasud | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2751 mm |
