1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 31 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 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 276 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.
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, 2012 Kia Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2012 Kia Soul 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. 2012 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2012 Kia Soul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Alfasud | Soul |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |