1970 Opel Ascona vs. 1975 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 635 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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 1975 Chevrolet Nova has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Ascona | 1975 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ascona | Nova |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
