1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1980 Italdesign Medusa
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Italdesign Medusa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Italdesign Medusa would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Italdesign Medusa. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1980 Italdesign Medusa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1980 Italdesign Medusa has manual transmission. 1980 Italdesign Medusa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1980 Italdesign Medusa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Italdesign |
Model | 75 | Medusa |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 120 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |