1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 1,455 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 108 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Alfasud | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |