1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1988 Dodge Colt
To start off, both 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1988 Dodge Colt were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Colt weights approximately 105 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Dodge Colt (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (112 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1988 Dodge Colt | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Alfasud | Colt |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
