1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1983 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1983 Plymouth Turismo were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 135 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 Plymouth Turismo (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1983 Plymouth Turismo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Alfasud | Turismo |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |