1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Austin Ambassador
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1982 Austin Ambassador were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 311 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, 1982 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1982 Austin Ambassador | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfasud | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
