2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 575 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
