1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 GAZ Volga | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | GAZ | Opel |
Model | Volga | Ascona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |