1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Alfasud | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
