1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Ritmo and 1983 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (98 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Ascona weights approximately 15 kg more than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ritmo | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
