1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1991 Lada Samara
To start off, 1991 Lada Samara is newer by 8 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 1,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1991 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lada Samara weights approximately 9 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 (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1991 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Alfasud | Samara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
