1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1983 Honda Accord

To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1983 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Accord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Accord. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1983 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Alfasud Accord
Year Released 1983 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1488 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2460 mm


 

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