Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint (1976 – 1983) vs Volvo 343 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
Both offer around 95 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 165 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 890 kg against 965 kg. At 4,210 mm, the Volvo 343 is 189 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Sprint
1976 – 1983
|
Volvo
343
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1983 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 95 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 130 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 12.6 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 175 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 – 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,021 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 890 – 915 kg | 965 – 1,113 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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