1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1982 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 114 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Opel Ascona (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1982 Opel Ascona has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Opel Ascona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Alfasud | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| 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 | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
