1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 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, 1992 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
