1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1973 Renault 12
To start off, both 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1973 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Renault 12 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Renault 12 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1973 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Alfasud | 12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
