1950 GAZ M-20 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 GAZ M-20. (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1950 GAZ M-20 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | GAZ | Opel |
Model | M-20 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |