1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Zastava 1500

To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1982 Zastava 1500 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.

Because 1982 Zastava 1500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Zastava 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Zastava 1500 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 Zastava 1500
Make Alfa Romeo Zastava
Model Alfasud 1500
Year Released 1982 1982
Engine Size 1351 cc 1481 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 79 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 104 Nm 113 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 876 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2430 mm


 

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