1962 BMW 700 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (80 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Ascona weights approximately 265 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1970 Opel Ascona (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 700 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 700 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2450 mm |