1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1982 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 582 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1982 GMC Jimmy 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, 1982 GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy (130 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1982 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Alfasud | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
