1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 24 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Alfasud | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3710 mm |
