1970 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1970 Cadillac Sixty and 1970 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Sixty (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1271 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Sixty | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Sixty | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2450 mm |
