1970 Opel Ascona vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 19 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Ascona weights approximately 241 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 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, 1970 Opel Ascona (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Ascona | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Ascona | Cappuccino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |