1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 576 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Chevelle | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
