Fiat Ritmo (1978 – 1982) vs Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1977 – 1980): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is the more powerful of the two, with up to 85 hp against 76 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 15.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. The Fiat Ritmo is the lighter car, from 840 kg against 860 kg.
| Specification |
Fiat
Ritmo
1978 – 1982
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1977 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1982 | 1977 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 76 hp | 63 – 85 hp |
| Torque | 81 – 118 Nm | 88 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.3 – 17.1 s | 11.2 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 159 km/h | 154 – 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,940 mm | 3,934 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 840 – 850 kg | 860 – 895 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.