1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 179 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 120 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 920 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |