1959 Alvis TD vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 500 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alvis TD | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alvis | Opel |
Model | TD | Ascona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |