1959 Fiat 1800 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 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (80 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1800 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |