1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 380 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 33 Stradale | Ascona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |