1970 Opel Ascona vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 31 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Ascona | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Tundra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |