1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTA | Ascona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |