1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1983 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1983 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1983 Pontiac 1000 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 1983 Pontiac 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | Alfasud | 1000 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |