1995 Opel Astra vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, both 1995 Opel Astra and 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 Opel Astra. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Astra weights approximately 68 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Astra. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Astra | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
| Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Astra | 33 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1008 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
