1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 15 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 218 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 33 Stradale | Ascona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |