Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1980 – 1983) vs Lada Nova (1981 – 1994): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is the more powerful of the two, with up to 85 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 17.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 148 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 860 kg against 976 kg. At 4,130 mm, the Lada Nova is 135 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1980 – 1983
|
Lada
Nova
1981 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Russia |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1983 | 1981 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 85 hp | 60 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 121 Nm | 87 – 108 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 15.0 s | 17.0 – 20.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 166 km/h | 140 – 148 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 9.1 L/100 km | 8.8 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,995 mm | 4,130 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,423 mm |
| Curb weight | 860 – 895 kg | 976 – 995 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.