1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Opel Ascona (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Ascona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |