1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 11 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 24 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Spider | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
