1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1981 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 144 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1981 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Alfasud | Taft |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
