Dacia 1300 Break (1972 – 1980) vs Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1972 – 1977): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is the more powerful of the two, with up to 63 hp against 54 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 15.4 s against 19.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 151 km/h against 140 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 830 kg against 960 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Dacia 1300 Break is 510 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
| Specification |
Dacia
1300 Break
1972 – 1980
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1972 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Italy |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1980 | 1972 – 1977 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 hp | 63 hp |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 83 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.6 s | 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 151 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 3,889 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 kg | 830 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.