1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1971 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Ascona weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1971 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |