1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1975 Austin Maxi
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Austin Maxi weights approximately 104 kg more than 1982 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, both vehicles can yield 104 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1975 Austin Maxi | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Alfasud | Maxi |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |