1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 102 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Alfasud | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
