1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1900 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |