1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, both 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1988 Fiat Tipo were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (138 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (112 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Alfasud | Tipo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
