1958 Lotus Elite vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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 Lotus Elite (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lotus Elite | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elite | Ascona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |