1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Ascona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |