Performance Review: Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV - [1983]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Alfa-Romeo Alfasud Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T and the 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.This particular Alfa-Romeo Alfasud has a 1490cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F4's includes the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch

The Alfasud shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Alfasud's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 870 kgs (1918 lbs) this makes the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV in the same weight category as the 2013 Alfa-Romeo 4C 1.8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Alfa-Romeo Alfasud shares the same bhp with the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp)

In terms of power the 1490cc 8V F4 engine produces 104 bhp (77 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp) or the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated F4 throws out 98 lb-ft (132.8 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2010 Land-Rover Evoque 2.0 Si4 (144.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud.

The Alfa-Romeo Alfasud has a Power to weight ratio of 119.5 bhp per ton and 112.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 Alfasud competing with the 2010 Land-Rover Evoque 2.0 Si4 (144.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (144.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud generating around 112.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (137.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1996 BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 (137.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.5 secs, this made the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV as fast as the 2019 Ford Ranger F-150 Raptor 2.0 (10.20 secs) the 1974 Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 (10.20 secs) the 1970 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 (10.20 secs) the or the 1956 Ford Thunderbird 312 (10.20 secs). This Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV is also faster than the 2005 Hummer H2 6.0 V8 (10.30 secs) the 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (10.30 secs) the 1984 Audi Coupe 2.0 GT (10.30 secs) the and the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 (10.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Alfasud and the 2014 Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet Quattro S-Tronic

When talking about the performance of the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.78 secs @ 81.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet Quattro S-Tronic (16.70 secs), the 1983 Ford Capri Tickford Turbo (16.71 secs), and the 2000 Volkswagen-VW Beetle RSi 3.2 V6 (16.71 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1983 version of the Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV has a maximum speed of 112mph.

Top Speed of the 1983 Alfasud equals the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1983 Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV then how about the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph), the 1986 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v (123 mph), or the 1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (123 mph).

Related Links:

1983 Alfasud Rivals List.

A Brief History of Alfa-Romeo

Car Comparison