1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2002 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 3 kg more than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2002 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ascari |
| Model | Alfetta | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
