1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1982 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Panda. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 223 kg more than 1982 Fiat Panda. 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1982 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Alfasud | Panda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
