Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (1978 – 1981) vs Fiat Ritmo (1978 – 1982): specs compared
The Fiat Ritmo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 71 hp. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 15.3 s. The Fiat Ritmo has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 840 kg against 915 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Giardinetta
1978 – 1981
|
Fiat
Ritmo
1978 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1978 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 71 hp | 61 – 76 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 105 Nm | 81 – 118 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 13.8 s | 15.3 – 17.1 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 145 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.6 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 mm | 3,940 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,449 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 – 920 kg | 840 – 850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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