1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (106 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 819 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Alfasud | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
