1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola and 1996 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra.
Because 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (128 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola | 1996 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Nuvola | Astra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
