1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (104 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 160 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1987 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Alfasud | Galant |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
